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  • Frequency domain steady-state simulation of oscillators

    Creator:
    Duan, Xiaochun
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    The focus of this work is on developing algorithms for frequency domain steady-state analysis of oscillators. Convergence problems associated with the frequency domain harmonic balance simulation of oscillators have been examined. Globally convergent homotopy methods have been combined with the harmonic balance method for robust high-Q oscillator simulation. Various homotopy...
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    : Kartikeya Mayaram The focus of this work is on developing algorithms for frequency domain steady

  • Steady-state analysis techniques for coupled device and circuit simulation

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    Hu, Yutao
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    The focus of this work is on the steady-state analysis of RE circuits using a coupled device and circuit simulator. Efficient coupling algorithms for both the time-domain shooting method and the frequency-domain harmonic balance method have been developed. A modified Newton shooting method considerably improves the efficiency and reliability of...
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    advisor Dr. Kartikeya Mayaram for his continuous support and guidance throughout my graduate studies. I

  • Analysis and Design of Low Voltage LC Oscillators and their Application to Wireless Sensor Networks

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    Guha Roy, Ankur
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    This dissertation focuses on the analysis, design, and application of inductor-capacitor (LC) oscillators for wireless sensor networks (WSNs). First an analysis and design optimization approach for enhanced swing, low power CMOS LC oscillators is presented. A phasor based analysis is used for determining the amplitude and phase noise of these...
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    t approved: Kartikeya Mayaram Terri S. FiezThis dissertation fo uses on the analysis, design, and

  • Digital phase-locked loops for multi-GHz clock generation

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    Kratyuk, Volodymyr
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    A digital implementation of a PLL has several advantages compared to its analog counterpart. These include easy scalability with process shrink, elimination of the noise susceptible analog control for a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) and the inherent noise immunity of digital circuits. Several recent digital PLL (DPLL) implementations have achieved...
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    : Digital Phase-Locked Loops for multi-GHz Clock Generation. Abstract approved: Kartikeya Mayaram Un-Ku

  • Ultra-low-energy transmitters for battery-free wireless sensor networks

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    Panitantum, Napong
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    As the number of autonomous data collection applications keep increasing, the demand for wireless sensor networks (WSNs) has seen explosive growth. In this dissertation, an ultra-low-energy WSN transmitter is developed to reduce the energy consumption of sensor nodes in WSNs. With an ultra-low-energy transceiver, it is possible to eliminate the...
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    Kartikeya Mayaram As the number of autonomous data collection applications keep increasing, the

  • Noise and Blocker Cancellation Techniques for Power and Area Efficient Wireless Receivers

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    Pourbagheri, Saeed
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    The design of mobile wireless devices has always focused on reducing power, area, and cost. This dissertation proposes two techniques that are leveraged to save power and area and therefore cost. The first techniques reduces the noise in the receiver and results in a relaxed power requirement. The second technique...
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    Kartikeya Mayaram Terri S. Fiez The design of mobile wireless devices has always

  • Low power receivers for wireless sensor networks

    Creator:
    Ni, Ronghua
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    Wireless sensor networks are becoming important in several monitoring and sensing applications. Ultra low power consumption in the sensor nodes is important for extending the battery life of the nodes. In this dissertation, two low power BFSK receiver architectures are proposed and verified with prototype implementations in silicion. A 2.4...
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    Networks Abstract approved: Terri S. Fiez Kartikeya Mayaram Wireless sensor networks are becoming

  • Design techniques for PVT tolerant phase-locked loops

    Creator:
    Wu, Ting
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    The continued scaling of deep-submicron CMOS technology enables low-voltage high-frequency phase-locked loops (PLLs) to be fully integrated in complex mixed-signal systems. However, fluctuations due to the manufacturing process and variations in environmental conditions, such as supply voltage and temperature, are also significantly increased. As a result, the performance of PLLs...
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    for PVT Tolerant Phase-Locked Loops Abstract approved: Un-Ku Moon Kartikeya Mayaram The continued

  • Automated analysis, design, and optimization of low noise oscillators

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    Vytyaz, Igor
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    Low noise oscillators are universally needed in digital systems for clock generation and synchronization, and in radio-frequency communication front-ends for frequency up- and down-conversion. Noise in oscillators results in timing jitter, and limits the clock frequency of digital systems. In radio-frequency communication systems, phase noise in oscillators lowers the signal-to-noise...
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    Analysis, Design, and Optimization of Low Noise Oscillators Abstract approved: Kartikeya Mayaram Un-Ku

  • Ultra-low power receivers for wireless sensor networks

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    Ayers, James S.
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    In wireless sensor network applications, low-power operation of the wireless receiver is critical. To address this need an ultra-low power Binary Frequency Shift Keying (BFSK) receiver using the super-regenerative architecture is developed. A prototype receiver is built and tested for operation in the 900 MHz ISM band. Lab measurements show...
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    like to thank Dr. Terri Fiez and Dr. Kartikeya Mayaram for supporting my research and providing me